News and press releases

First LTR 1220 telescopic crawler crane in Brazil – Guindastes Tatuapé places its trust in Liebherr

The versatile telescopic crawler cranes built by Liebherr are delighting Brazilian company Guindastes Tatuapé. An LTR 1220 crane was delivered to Tatuapé in the middle of this year. It is the first crane of this type in Brazil and since then it has worked on a wide variety of sites – from football stadiums and factories to ports and railway tracks. The company is enjoying the benefits of the great economy of Liebherr telescopic crawler cranes.

Combining comfort and economy: Liebherr exhibits its wheel loaders L 550 and L 580 at bC India 2014

At bC India 2014, the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles, Liebherr exhibits two examples of its expanding wheel loader product range for the Indian market: The comfortable and economic wheel loaders L 550 and L 580, which are specially tailored for the particular needs of Indian customers.

Liebherr 85 EC-B 5i Flat-Top Crane at the 2014 bC India

At the 2014 bC India in Greater Noida, Liebherr is presenting the 85 EC-B 5i Flat-Top Crane. This crane model is being assembled at Liebherr's Pune plant since 2012. The 85 EC-B 5i has a maximum load capacity of 5,000 kg and can lift 1,300 kg at the jib end, up to a maximum working radius of 50 m.

Liebherr presents the LTM 1220-5.2 five-axle mobile crane at bC India 2014

Liebherr shows the proven 220-tonne mobile crane LTM 1220-5.2 at bC India. The 5-axle all terrain crane features a 60 m telescopic boom and reaches hook heights of up to 101 m and radii of up to 88 m with lattice extensions. The LTM 1220-5.2 offers a great flexibility of use due to optimum lifting capacities with full and also with partial ballast. The 220-tonne crane offers state of the art technology for more convenience in practical operation.

Liebherr at the bC India 2014 Trade Fair

Tailor made solutions for the construction industry of the Indian market are the focus of the Liebherr showcase at bC India 2014. The trade fair is held from December 15-18, 2014 in the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida / Delhi. At the third edition of this "International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles", the Liebherr Group presents wheel loaders as well as mobile and tower cranes at the outdoor area Nr. 145.

Construction industry of India signals optimistic mood at the opening of the bC India trade show in New Delhi

High expectations with respect to infrastructure projects which have been announced by the newly elected Government of India

Liebherr Domestic Appliances at the Living Kitchen 2015

Liebherr is presenting appliances with state-of-the-art refrigeration technology and exclusive designs on an area of 390 m².

Liebherr Chile SpA receives the Safety Excellence Award

Liebherr Chile SpA has received the IST Safety Excellence Award in the category of safety and occupational health management and risk control. Due to the staff´s commitment in these fields, the relevant standards and targets were met and even exceeded in some areas.

Liebherr opens new office in Peru

With more than 100 attendees Liebherr celebrated the inauguration of the new office in Lima City, Peru. The opening of the new office was an important step for the Liebherr Group.

Liebherr refrigerator in BlackSteel design wins “Interior Innovation Award 2015”

The Liebherr SBSbs 7263 side-by-side appliance has won the design prize in the category “Kitchen and Household”.

Third Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 mobile crane for Max Bögl

The Max Bögl Group recently took delivery of its third LTM 11200-9.1. The heavy duty mobile cranes are used predominantly for wind energy.

Third Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 mobile crane for Max Bögl – Successful crane concept in the heavy load class

The LTM 11200-9.1 from Liebherr features a load capacity of 1,200 tonnes and a 100-metre telescopic boom. The fact that the heavy duty mobile crane is profitable is confirmed by the number of units delivered, with over 50 being sold since its market launch in 2007. The Max Bögl Group recently took delivery of its third LTM 11200-9.1 and visited the Liebherr plant in Ehingen to collect it. In total the construction company has received six Liebherr mobile cranes in 2014.

First trial - 1000 EC-B 125 Litronic Flat-Top crane erects wind turbine

The new 1000 EC-B 125 Litronic was recently used to erect an Enercon wind turbine in Wardenburg in the Rural District of Oldenburg.

Four Liebherr tower cranes building the tallest building in the world in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Four Liebherr luffing jib cranes are to be used on the tallest building in the world, three type 280 HC-L 16/28 and one 357 HC-L 18/32 Litronic.

First crawler crane for Krandienst Schulz

The company's investment in a Liebherr LR 1600/2 crawler crane marks the first step for Krandienst Schulz into the crawler crane hire market

First crawler crane for Krandienst Schulz - Liebherr LR 1600/2 added to crane fleet

Hamburg-based Autokranvermietung Krandienst Schulz has taken another major step in its history – the company's investment in a Liebherr LR 1600/2 crawler crane marks its first step into the crawler crane hire market. Krandienst Schulz decided on the new SL13 boom system which is designed for the erection of the latest generation of wind turbines with hub heights of over 150 metres.

Four Liebherr tower cranes building the tallest building in the world in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

The very first building over 1,000 metres in height – the Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Liebherr was awarded the order to supply four HC-L series tower cranes for the project. Current plans call for three 280 HC-L luffing jib cranes and one 357 HC-L model to be used. The experts at Liebherr Tower Crane Solutions are providing support to the contractor to ensure economical crane planning.

Spectacular lift of an RL-K 7500

Four Liebherr cranes lifting new RL-K 7500 subsea crane onto transportation device.